Computer Animation

Recruiters from the world’s leading animation studios visit Ringling College annually to search for new talent.

Students take courses that explore the principles of visual storytelling, using 3D animation to bring their characters to life. Using the same cutting-edge technology employed in today’s animated feature film industry, students develop skills in motion, timing, modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, staging, environment design, character design and sound. Produced in the same fashion and with the same high standards as in the film industry, the senior thesis is an animated short film demonstrating a mastery of the conceptual and the technical aspects of animation. Year after year, Ringling students earn top awards for their groundbreaking work.